Get Strong Series Day 2: Push

Devotion

If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth. Numbers 30:2

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. “Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality.”

Have you ever considered the difference between commitment and obligation?

The action of either begins in your mind. The number one secret to success in anything is commitment. An obligation is something you’re required to do. Commitment means that you are in it for the long haul. Commitment rises above bad days, hectic schedules, and volatile emotions. Commitment hangs in there when you don’t want to do it, when you don’t feel like doing it and when you don’t have time to do it. True commitment doesn’t depend on how you feel. It depends on your integrity and on living for the purpose you have set for yourself. The real rewards come when you not only commit to the process but also are consistent with those workouts.

To get results, you do not need expensive clothes, fancy home gym equipment, or a complicated workout plan. What you need is commitment. If you are committed, the rest of the pieces will fall into place. You can start today. Don’t overthink this.

Just start, and commit to doing something every day for the next five days. Comment down below and hold yourself accountable.

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Are you committed to living a healthier lifestyle, or are you obligated?

Meditation:

I am committed to the process

My Prayer for you today:

Father God,

Help me be committed to taking steps to help build my strength. Lord, let me show up for all things that I do as if they are for you. In complete excellence and dedication. Help me to be diligent but not to idolize. Help me to focus on you, Lord, and be committed to taking care of the one temple you have gifted me. Not just physically but also abiding in You with prayer and devotion. Continually throughout the day and the process. Lord, let my heart not show up out of obligation but reverence and adoration for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let’s Reflect:

Have you considered the difference between obligations and committed?
What is holding you back from completely committing? Have you taken it to the Lord?
What steps do you need to take to commit?

Why are push exercises important?

Push exercises are exactly how they sound. It’s an exercise that involves pushing the resistance away from your body. The muscles mostly used are the chest, shoulder, and triceps. The back muscles usually assist by stabilizing while you push. The most familiar exercise is a pushup, but there are so many push exercises for you to add to your upper body workout.

Push Exercises

Incline Pushup
Pike Pushup
Push-ups.
Prayer Pushup
Tricep Pushup
Overhead Shoulder Press
Chest Press
Tricep Dips
Chest Flys
Dumbbell Lateral Raises
Tricep Pushdowns

Educational Video

Workout of the Day

Have you checked out my 14-Day Praise Plank Challenge? Its a great way to strengthen your core to build up for a pushup . We praise God with Scripture meditations, prayers, and daily workouts and devotions.